Monday, July 31, 2023

Jeff Bruntzel, Musician

 

Jeff, performing with The Wednesdays.

Photograph © 2023 Larry F. Levenson.

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#guitarist

@jeffbruntzel

@WednesdaysAtHermans

Sunday, July 30, 2023

Wes Faulconer, Percussionist

Wes, performing with Elton Dan and the Rocket Band.

Photograph © 2022 Larry F. Levenson. All rights reserved.

@wesfaulconer

@elton_dan 

Ludicrous Speed

In the movie Spaceballs (1987), starship power-boost speeds were Light Speed, Ridiculous Speed, Ludicrous Speed, and Plaid Speed.

Elon Musk does have a sense of humor.

Photograph © 2023 Larry F. Levenson.

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#Tesla  

Gas Meters

Photograph © 2020 Larry F. Levenson. 

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Saturday, July 29, 2023

Rusty Laffoon, Musician

Photograph © 2023 Larry F. Levenson.

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@rustylaffoon

#guitarist  

The Nite Owls: Wyatt Brewer and Sarah Lynn

 

Soon after Wyatt and Sarah (#WomenYouShouldKnow) began performing as The Nite Owls, their debut single, Color, received Semi-Finalist placement in the "Song Of The Year" songwriting competition.

This accolade caught the attention of an A&R representative for Columbia Records, leading to a major label showcase.

Photograph © 2023 Larry F. Levenson.

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@theniteowlskc

#alternativefolkmusic

#musicians

#songwriters 


Friday, July 28, 2023

HOT Summer

Photograph © 2023 Larry F. Levenson.

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Bursting Bubble

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Ryan Lynch, Musician

Photograph © 2023 Larry F. Levenson.

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@brothalyynch

#guitarist 

Thursday, July 27, 2023

Nashville Musician, Henry Conlon

Photograph 2023 Larry F. Levenson.

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#guitarist

@henryconlonmusic

The Flag of The United States of America, at Sunrise

Photograph © 2023 Larry F. Levenson. 

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023

Sunset

Photograph © 2023 Larry F. Levenson.

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Scott Wyatt, Musician

Scott, performing with Holes in Socks.

Photograph © 2023 Larry F. Levenson.

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@holesinsocks

#guitarist 

Tuesday, July 25, 2023

Brad Gaddy, Musician

Brad, performing with The Zeros.

Photograph © 2023 Larry F. Levenson.

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@gaddyz

@thezeroskc

#bassguitar 

Monday, July 24, 2023

Joe Amrine, Wrongfully Convicted

#WrongfullyConvicted 

Joe Amrine spent 27 years in prison after being wrongfully convicted of murder; 17 of those years were on death row.

The Missouri Attorney General argued to the Missouri Supreme Court, that Joe should be executed, even if he was innocent.

It took years, however when it was confirmed the red substance on Joe's pants was paint, not body fluids, he was finally exonerated and released.

I published a story and photograph of Joe in 2016, and I concluded with these words, "He is back in society, and doing well."

Now, I understand Joe is not doing well. He has been out of prison 20 years, however he is living in poverty, partly because he suffers from severe PTSD after a near-lynching. Presently, he is living is a house lacking running water.

Missourians to Abolish the Death Penalty is sponsoring an anniversary event Friday, July 28, 2023, where they will raise money for Joe. Here is the Facebook link for information: Joe Amrine Event.

They have also set up a GoFundMe campaign: Joe Amrine - GoFundMe.

Midwest Innocence Project works diligently to give freedom back to those whom the legal system has failed.

Photograph © 2016 Larry F. Levenson.

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@the.mip

Diana Ladio, Musician

 

#WomenYouShouldKnow

Diana, on her way to perform with The Elders.

Photograph © 2023 Larry F. Levenson.

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@dianaladio

@theelderskc

#violin 

Jan Kohl

#WomenYouShouldKnow

When I made this photograph in 2015, Jan Kohl was Production Stage Manager at Quality Hill Playhouse.

Photograph © 2015 Larry F. Levenson.

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@theqhpkc  

Sunday, July 23, 2023

Michael Shaun Brown, Musician

 


Photograph © 2023 Larry F. Levenson.

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@msbtunes #singer #songwriter #guitarist #vocalist

Saturday, July 22, 2023

Robert Trib, III Musician

Photograph © 2023 Larry F. Levenson. 

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@robtrib3

#keyboard 

Drew Six, Musician

Photograph © 2023 Larry F. Levenson. 

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@drewsix  

Thursday, July 20, 2023

Michael George Murphy, Actor

I first noticed Michael George Murphy in the movie M*A*S*H (1970).

He starred with Jill Clayburgh in An Unmarried Woman (1978), Woody Allen cast him as Yale with Diane Keaton in Manhattan (1979), and you saw him in The Year of Living Dangerously (1982).

There are 114 credits on his résumé, and Michael has been cast in more Robert Altman feature films and television projects than any other actor, beginning with Combat! (1962).

 Photograph © Larry F. Levenson. 

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Erica McKenzie, Musician

#WomenYouShouldKnow

Photograph © 2023 Larry F. Levenson. 

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@ericaonewomanband

#eowb  

#guitarist

Tuesday, July 18, 2023

Amy Casey, Vocalist

#WomenYouShouldKnow

Amy, performing with Cherry Bomb.

Photograph © 2023 Larry F. Levenson. 

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@cherrybomb_rocks  

Monday, July 17, 2023

Chad Bourquin, Musician



Chad, performing with Big Time Grain Co.

Photograph © 2022 Larry F. Levenson. 

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@bigtimegrainco

@generationrelevant  

#guitarist

Sunday, July 16, 2023

Keshon Duke, Musician

Keshon, performing with the St. Louis-based band JAM: Jackson And Mars.

Photograph © 2023 Larry F. Levenson.

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@jacksonandmars

#bassguitar 

Saturday, July 15, 2023

Bradford Athey, Musician


Brad, performing with Way Too Famous.

Photograph © 2022 Larry F. Levenson.

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@gascap_music 

#violin 

Clouds, With A Vulture

Photograph © 2020 Larry F. Levenson. 

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Friday, July 14, 2023

Colby Gile, Musician

 


Colby, performing with The Stolen Winnebagos.

Photograph © 2023 Larry F. Levenson.

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@guitarist

@bassguitar 

Thursday, July 13, 2023

Danko Loftus, Musician

 


Dan, performing with The Elders.

Photograph © 2022 Larry F. Levenson. 

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@theelderskc 

#Keyboard #Guitar

Wednesday, July 12, 2023

The Incomparable Lester Estelle, Musician

Photograph © 2023 Larry F. Levenson.

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@lesterestellesr 

#guitarist

Tuesday, July 11, 2023

Noah Austin, Musician

Photograph © 2023 Larry F. Levenson.

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@noahaustinmusic 

Brandonn Mixon, Military Veteran

In July 2019, United States Army veteran, and co-founder of Veterans Community Project, Brandonn Mixon, was featured on Queer Eye (Netflix, Season 4, "Soldier Returns Home").

Brandon served in Afghanistan.

The Queer Eye team helped Brandonn finish his own home, upgrade his professional look, and learn to cope with his service-connected traumatic brain injury.

Here is the official trailer: Queer Eye, Season 4, 2019.

Veterans Community Project creates transitional housing for homeless military veterans.

Thank you for your military service, and for your commitment to military veterans, Brandonn.

Photograph © 2019 Larry F. Levenson.

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@brandonnmixon

@vhp_hq

@vhp_kc

Monday, July 10, 2023

Nicole Dolci, Actress

 


#WomenYouShouldKnow

I made this photograph of my friend, actress Nicole Dolci, in 1996.

Nicole was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2008, and died in Hollywood in 2009, at the age of 34.

Expect to see this post yearly, as a reminder to be screened for colorectal cancer.

Photograph © 1996 Larry F. Levenson.

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Tatum O'Neal, Actress

#WomenYouShouldKnow

Actress Tatum O'Neal suffered a severe stroke in 2020. She is still regaining her strength, memory, and ability to write.

Look for her story in the July 17, 2023 issue of People magazine. I was not involved in this interview.

It was 50 years ago she starred in the acclaimed movie Paper Moon (1973), and for that role she won an Academy Award. She was 10 years old, and remains the youngest winner of an Oscar.

Paper Moon was shot in Kansas; Hays, Plainville, Gorham, McCracken, White Cloud, Wilson, and in St. Joseph, Missouri.

Photograph © Larry F. Levenson.

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Sunday, July 9, 2023

Scout Matthews, Musician

#WomenYouShouldKnow

Scout, bass guitar, performing with Quite Frankly.

Photograph © 2023 Larry F. Levenson.

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@scoutmatthews_

@quitefranklytheband 

Rube and Nina

Rube and Nina Goeringer began making homemade candy and ice cream in 1985 at their store and factory, Georgetown Valley Candy Company.

Not long after starting their business, weatherman Willard Scott showed on of their chocolate bars on The Today Show (NBC) during a Christmas broadcast.

While chatting, Nina smiled at me and quietly said, "I want to make sure you know we've been married 60 years."

Photograph © 2018 Larry F. Levenson.

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#Love  

Saturday, July 8, 2023

Wayne Viar, Musician


Wayne, performing with the Atlanta-based band A1A.

Photograph © 2022 Larry F. Levenson.

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Friday, July 7, 2023

Nicki White, Musician

 


#WomenYouShouldKnow

Photograph © 2022 Larry F. Levenson.

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@mama_nickiwhite


Thursday, July 6, 2023

The Zeros

Drummer Shawn Poores, performing with The Zeros, invited an audience member to perform with him.

It was the thrilled young man's first time handling drumsticks.

Photograph © 2023 Larry F. Levenson. 

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@thezeroskc #musician

Danielle Nicole Band


Danielle Nicole Band concluded their tour of the United Kingdom, and on the way to Sweden.

Pictured is guitarist Brandon Miller.

Photograph © 2023 Larry F. Levenson.

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@daniellenicoleband

@brandonmillerkc 

#Fender

#DerehamBluesFestival

Wednesday, July 5, 2023

Loren Ginden, Vocalist

 


Loren, performing with The Wednesdays, Wednesdays at Hermans.

Photograph © 2023 Larry F. Levenson. All rights reserved.

@wednesdaysathermans 

JIm Breau, Musician

Jim, performing with The Stolen Winnebagos.

Photograph © 2023 Larry F. Levenson. 

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#drummer

 

Tuesday, July 4, 2023

Singer, Songwriter, Guitarist, Casi Joy


#WomenYouShouldKnow 

Photograph © 2023 Larry F. Levenson. 

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@casijoymusic  

Monday, July 3, 2023

Henry Conlon, Musician

 


Henry writes remarkable songs, and performs in Nashville nearly every night.

Photograph © 2023 Larry F. Levenson. 

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@henryconlonmusic

Saturday, July 1, 2023

Bret Bourquin, Musician

Bret, performing with Big Time Grain Co.

Photograph © 2022 Larry F. Levenson.

All rights reserved.

@bretbourquin

@bigtimegrainco